Daily Bible Portion (Friday)
Daily Bible Portion – 6 of 7
"PORTIONS"
(Weekly Reading>>Exodus 25:1-27:19, 1 Kings 5:26 to 6:13, Hebrews 8:1-6; 9:23-24; 10:1)
The Buds and Blossoms of the Menorah
Yahweh’s pattern for the menorah also had buds and blossoms on both the main branch and on the six branches. They were to be placed directly below the cups. These buds and blossoms represent how we will start to bear seed and glorify Yeshua bearing much fruit when we abide in His word.
A solid piece of gold, in the shape of a menorah, cannot stand on its own without some internal strength. Yeshua has been tried. He is the Living testimony, the true menorah, the Light of the world. Only He can perfectly keep the Covenant. His testimony is told in the Feasts. He will be faithful to fulfill all that He has appointed concerning us, His heirs.
Oil for the Menorah
The Temple of Yahweh now lives within the heart of the believer. If believers do not know how to maintain the light of the menorah or preserve the bread of His Presence on the showbread table how will the Bride know the timing of her wedding or be prepared to join her Bridegroom? The menorah is the only light in the Holy Place. Oil has been provided for the Bride’s journey to light her way but the oil can only be useful if the menorah has been maintained and the wicks are trimmed. Without light the Bride is unable to see the Word (Bread of His Presence) and her path will be darkened. Maintaining the menorah will allow her to see clearly and find her way to her wedding (1 Corinthians 6:15,19; 2 Corinthians 6:16).
The oil for the menorah was produced from olives that were crushed and ground. We, at times, feel like we have been crushed and ground also. The oil used was refined for it to burn very bright.
After the purifying process it was then poured into the seven bowls/lamps on the menorah. Yahweh is purifying us that we might also shine brightly for Him. The light could not burn on its own. Wicks were needed. They came from recycled worn white linen priestly garments, cut in strips and woven together. These fed the oil to the flame. Without the priestly connection there would be no flame for the temple lamps. Yeshua is our High Priest. Walking in His ways produces light in our lives. Without His light in our lives we have no light within us, just as the tabernacle had no light of its own. Yahweh’s Word is to be a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path, as it is a reflection of the source of the light coming from the menorah – The Branch (Psalm 119:105).
The extra oil needed for the Bride to enter the Bridal Chamber when her Bridegroom returns is harvested in abundance when she gathers at His pre-appointed times, rehearsals and Sabbaths (Matthew 25:1-13).
The model of the menorah holds significant revelations that still speak truth to us today. One understanding is that there will always be two witnesses of the Messiah just are there are two trees patterned in the menorah, the almond tree (by the buds and blossoms) and the olive tree (by the olive oil used). Also represented is the flax plant, from which the linen for the wick is produced. Just as the almond tree is the earliest to bloom in spring in Israel, flax is one of the earlier plants harvested. It is interesting that after the flax has flowered, a seed pod forms. The pod has separate cells that contain ten seeds of varying sizes and colors. These represent the ten lost tribes of Israel who are multicolored and still identifiable as part of Israel today hidden in Messiah.
When the stock of the flax plant is ripe, it goes through a refining process. By soaking, drying and beating it we get long fibers that are woven and made into cloth called linen. Linen represents the righteous acts of the saints who have chosen to mirror their lifestyle after Yeshua and His ways. All three plants produce oils that provide healing and health benefits.
The divided House of Israel, the House of Judah and the House of Israel, are the two witnesses of the Messiah. When they come together, one brings the Torah and the other the Messiah; when Torah (Kingly portion) and Messiah (Priestly portion) meet (in the order of Melchizedek), oil will flow from the two olive trees and the menorah will fill with oil and become a light to the Nations (Ezekiel 37:15-28).
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"PORTIONS"
(Weekly Reading>>Exodus 25:1-27:19, 1 Kings 5:26 to 6:13, Hebrews 8:1-6; 9:23-24; 10:1)
The Buds and Blossoms of the Menorah
Yahweh’s pattern for the menorah also had buds and blossoms on both the main branch and on the six branches. They were to be placed directly below the cups. These buds and blossoms represent how we will start to bear seed and glorify Yeshua bearing much fruit when we abide in His word.
A solid piece of gold, in the shape of a menorah, cannot stand on its own without some internal strength. Yeshua has been tried. He is the Living testimony, the true menorah, the Light of the world. Only He can perfectly keep the Covenant. His testimony is told in the Feasts. He will be faithful to fulfill all that He has appointed concerning us, His heirs.
Oil for the Menorah
The Temple of Yahweh now lives within the heart of the believer. If believers do not know how to maintain the light of the menorah or preserve the bread of His Presence on the showbread table how will the Bride know the timing of her wedding or be prepared to join her Bridegroom? The menorah is the only light in the Holy Place. Oil has been provided for the Bride’s journey to light her way but the oil can only be useful if the menorah has been maintained and the wicks are trimmed. Without light the Bride is unable to see the Word (Bread of His Presence) and her path will be darkened. Maintaining the menorah will allow her to see clearly and find her way to her wedding (1 Corinthians 6:15,19; 2 Corinthians 6:16).
Isaiah 9:2 “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined.”
Matthew 4:16 “The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned.”
The oil for the menorah was produced from olives that were crushed and ground. We, at times, feel like we have been crushed and ground also. The oil used was refined for it to burn very bright.
Leviticus 24:2 "Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually."
After the purifying process it was then poured into the seven bowls/lamps on the menorah. Yahweh is purifying us that we might also shine brightly for Him. The light could not burn on its own. Wicks were needed. They came from recycled worn white linen priestly garments, cut in strips and woven together. These fed the oil to the flame. Without the priestly connection there would be no flame for the temple lamps. Yeshua is our High Priest. Walking in His ways produces light in our lives. Without His light in our lives we have no light within us, just as the tabernacle had no light of its own. Yahweh’s Word is to be a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path, as it is a reflection of the source of the light coming from the menorah – The Branch (Psalm 119:105).
The extra oil needed for the Bride to enter the Bridal Chamber when her Bridegroom returns is harvested in abundance when she gathers at His pre-appointed times, rehearsals and Sabbaths (Matthew 25:1-13).
Matthew 25:4 “The wise [ virgins ] took oil in their vessels with their lamps.”
The model of the menorah holds significant revelations that still speak truth to us today. One understanding is that there will always be two witnesses of the Messiah just are there are two trees patterned in the menorah, the almond tree (by the buds and blossoms) and the olive tree (by the olive oil used). Also represented is the flax plant, from which the linen for the wick is produced. Just as the almond tree is the earliest to bloom in spring in Israel, flax is one of the earlier plants harvested. It is interesting that after the flax has flowered, a seed pod forms. The pod has separate cells that contain ten seeds of varying sizes and colors. These represent the ten lost tribes of Israel who are multicolored and still identifiable as part of Israel today hidden in Messiah.
When the stock of the flax plant is ripe, it goes through a refining process. By soaking, drying and beating it we get long fibers that are woven and made into cloth called linen. Linen represents the righteous acts of the saints who have chosen to mirror their lifestyle after Yeshua and His ways. All three plants produce oils that provide healing and health benefits.
Isaiah 53:5 “He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities ; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.”
Zechariah 4:2-3, 14 “What do you see?” I answered, “I see a solid gold Menorah with a bowl at the top and seven lights on it, with seven channels to the lights. Also there are two olive trees by it, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left. These are the two who are anointed to serve the Lord/Yahweh of all the earth.”
The divided House of Israel, the House of Judah and the House of Israel, are the two witnesses of the Messiah. When they come together, one brings the Torah and the other the Messiah; when Torah (Kingly portion) and Messiah (Priestly portion) meet (in the order of Melchizedek), oil will flow from the two olive trees and the menorah will fill with oil and become a light to the Nations (Ezekiel 37:15-28).
Revelation 11:3-4 “And I will give powerto my two witnesses , and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the God of the earth.”
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